Steelers’ Ward meets with Rooney, Tomlin without guarantees

About one month after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended, longtime wide receiver Hines Ward said he’s still determined to return to the team next season.
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Steelers interview ex-Chiefs coach Haley to be O-coordinator

The Pittsburgh Steelers have interviewed former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley for the team’s vacant offensive coordinator position.
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Big Ben irked by Arians’ departrue

Once he returns from the Pro Bowl, Ben Roethlisberger plans to sit down with Steelers president Art Rooney II and get to the bottom of why Bruce Arians won’t return as offensive coordinator in 2012.
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Steelers’ Hampton still hopes to return after third ACL surgery

Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton will reportedly undergo his third surgery Friday for a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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Retiring Steelers NT Hoke broke into NFL during 2001 season

Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Chris Hoke is retiring after 11 seasons in the league, the team announced Wednesday.
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Steelers looking at own position coaches to fill OC vacancy

The Pittsburgh Steelers likely will promote from within to fill their offensive coordinator vacancy, league sources said Monday.
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Ex-Steelers OC Arians talks to Cards despite retirement plans

Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians still intends to retire, league sources said Monday, but he has been in contact with teams about possible coaching positions.
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Steelers’ Roethlisberger settles alleged sexual assault lawsuit

Lawyers for Ben Roethlisberger
and a woman who accused him of raping her at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino in 2008
have reached a settlement that ends her civil lawsuit against the Pittsburgh Steelers’
quarterback.
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Multiple factors led to end of OC Arians’ time in Pittsburgh

Bruce Arians’ departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers officially was called a retirement, but a report in Saturday’s edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reveals that the decision to end Arians’ five-year tenure as Steelers offensive coordinator was made by people other than the coach.
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Steelers sign former Ravens QB Smith to bolster depth

The Pittsburgh Steelers have
signed 2006 Heisman Trophy quarterback Troy Smith to a reserve/futures
contract.
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Steelers OC Arians reportedly might not come back for 2012

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians might not return in 2012, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Wednesday night.
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Pre-season finale last shot for some Steelers (The Canadian Press)

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – There were nights when the anxiety over his chances of making the Pittsburgh Steelers would consume wide receiver Tyler Grisham.
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Redskins confident Haslet’s unit will make big strides (Yahoo! Sports)

By David Elfin The Sports Xchange ASHBURN, VA. – Last season was a disaster for Washington’s defense. A top 10 unit in each of the previous three years, the Redskins crashed to second-worst in the NFL during their first campaign under coordinator Jim Haslett.
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Preseason finale last shot for some Steelers (AP)

The stars on the Pittsburgh Steelers will be in baseball caps by the second quarter of the team’s preseason finale against Carolina on Thursday. Then, the real drama begins. NFL teams must trim the roster from 80 players to 53 this weekend and there are precious few spots available on the veteran-laden defending AFC champions.
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Concern grows as Falcons lose third-straight preseason game: A local fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Preseason doesn’t matter, right? While the win-loss records do get wiped out, the Falcons’ loss to the Pittburgh Steelers on Saturday, August 27, 2011, was troubling. But I don’t despair. Here is what I saw, both concerning and hopeful: Inconsistent play and mistakes Mike…
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Batch, Dixon now battling for No. 2 spot (AP)

Pittsburgh quarterbacks Charlie Batch and Dennis Dixon are no longer battling for a roster spot. Now, they’re battling to see who will be Ben Roethlisberger’s backup when the season begins in Baltimore on Sept. 11. The Steelers lost top reserve Byron Leftwich indefinitely when he broke his left arm in the third quarter of a [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers extend Lawrence Timmons for six years, $50 million: Fan reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Pop quiz. Who led the Pittsburgh Steelers in tackles during the 2010 NFL season? The first Steeler defensive player that pops to mind is Troy Polamalu, but as a safety he doesn’t get many tackles. The most likely guess is the outspoken James Harrison but he was not the team…
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Leftwich injury may not be season-ending (The National Football Post)

The broken arm suffered by Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Byron Leftwich might not be season ending,…
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Falcons give Steelers defense plenty to work on (AP)

James Harrison expected the Pittsburgh Steelers defense to be tested by the high-powered Atlanta Falcons. The All-Pro linebacker also expected to get off the field. Turns out, he was half right. Though the Steelers rode the big plays of wide receiver Antonio Brown to a 34-16 win on Saturday night, the league’s top defense a [...]

Birk returns to Ravens practice (Yahoo! Sports)

Center Matt Birk returned to the first practice since undergoing surgery on his left knee and an encouraging sign that the team could field its first offensive line in time for the regular-season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept.
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Video: Lee Evans could shift the balance of power in the AFC (Yahoo! Sports)

It was just one catch in a preseason game, but for those keeping a close eye on the Baltimore Ravens over the last few years, receiver Lee Evans’ 35-yard score from Joe Flacco in the second quarter of the Ravens’ … Continue reading →
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Falcons, Steelers ready for preseason test (AP)

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger understands the third exhibition game is the closest thing to the real thing as the NFL preseason gets. Still, when asked what he’s looking for on Saturday night when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons, Roethlisberger didn’t hesitate. “Health,” he said.
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Steelers would use tag on Polamalu (The National Football Post)

The Pittsburgh Steelers would use the franchise tag on Troy Polamalu if they cannot come to terms on a…
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DE Ray Edwards ‘ready to go’ for Falcons (PA SportsTicker)

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
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Healthy Sepulveda in battle for his job (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers punters Daniel Sepulveda and Jeremy Kapinos are in one of the few position battles up for grabs on the defending AFC champions. Kapinos filled in capably late last season after Sepulveda tore the ACL in his right leg for the third time in a 13-10 victory over Baltimore in December.
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Must-see preseason NFL in Steelers vs. Falcons game: A fan’s excitement (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

While the August 27, 2011, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons game is only preseason, I can’t wait to see it. The last three games in this series have been some of the best I have ever seen. November 10, 2002 Steelers 34, Falcons 34 When Bill Cowher coached the Steelers they…
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Steelers’ Polamalu will have to wait till 2012 for a new deal (Yahoo! Sports)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons signed a contract with the team Wednesday for six years and $50…
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Ryan looking for Falcons’ offense to gain steam (PA SportsTicker)

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
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Scouting Notebook: ‘Mario Williams, Endbacker’ does not have a good ring to it (Yahoo! Sports)

When new Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips had Bruce Smith as a 3-4 end in Buffalo for five years, it was easy to make that work. But what if the all-time leader in sacks was rushing the passer as an … Continue reading →
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Steelers sign veteran lineman Trai Essex (The Canadian Press)

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran offensive lineman Trai Essex to a one-year contract.
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WR Brown looking to deliver for Steelers (AP)

The horn echoed off the hillsides of Pittsburgh’s South Side from the fields of the Steelers’ facility, signifying the end of a 21/2-hour practice. More than 30 minutes later Sunday, wide receiver Antonio Brown finally emerged in the Steelers’ emptying locker room. Several veterans were showered, dressed and out the door, but Brown was still [...]

Eric LeGrand inspires Jets with his visit: A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Eric LeGrand, a defensive lineman for Rutgers, suffered a severe injury to his spine during a game against Army in October 2010. He recently visited the Jets’ training camp where he got to visit with members of the team. Former Rutgers team member–Gang Green’s linebacker…
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Business as usual for rejuvenated Polamalu (AP)

It didn’t take long for Troy Polamalu to look like his old self. The Pittsburgh Steelers safety was his usual freewheeling self in a 24-14 preseason win over Philadelphia on Thursday night. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the year swatted down two passes and intercepted Philadelphia’s Michael Vick during his one half of play.
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Steelers looking to trade QB Dixon (Yahoo! Sports)

The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have four quarterbacks on the roster: Dennis Dixon, Byron Leftwich, Charlie…
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Chargers sign Davis, release Holt (PA SportsTicker)

The San Diego Chargers have signed tight end Charles Davis to a one-year contract and released linebacker James Holt.
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NFL Note – San Diego Chargers Davis, Charles (Yahoo! Sports)

Charles Davis signed with San Diego. It’s Davis’ second stint with the Chargers. He spent a month with in San Diego in ‘09 before being released during final cuts. Davis also has spent time with the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers,…
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Steelers sign Kevin Dockery, Macho Harris (The Canadian Press)

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed defensive backs Kevin Dockery and Macho Harris.
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Aging Pittsburgh secondary sticking together (The Canadian Press)

LATROBE, Pa. – Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark is no dummy. Of course he wanted the defending AFC champions to go after coveted free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. How could any team not want a player with Asomugha’s shut-down skills?
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Horton pays his dues to become Arizona coordinator (PA SportsTicker)

By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer
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Steelers’ Pouncey makes quick rise to line leader (The Canadian Press)

LATROBE, Pa. – With all the injuries, position battles and chaos of shuffling players around the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line, the team considers itself fortunate to have a stable Pro Bowl anchor in the middle.
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Mark Sanchez ‘wanted to fight’ Rex Ryan last year over near-benching (Yahoo! Sports)

The New York Jets have been to the last two AFC Championships. They have unquestionably taken the title of “New York’s marquee football team” away from the Giants. They have a great and eminently quotable head coach in Rex … Continue reading →
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Ravens working on aggressive offensive makeover (Yahoo! Sports)

The Ravens’ offense has undergone some surprising changes this offseason. Baltimore will go into the regular season with at least four new starters. The Ravens added All-Pro fullback Vonta Leach in free agency, traded for wide receiver Lee Evans and still need to fill voids at…
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Cotchery moved to Steelers to win now (AP)

New Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery says he’s ready to win now. The seven-year NFL veteran signed with the defending AFC champions last week and participated in his first practice with the Steelers on Sunday. Cotchery says he believed Pittsburgh was the best fit for him after he asked the New York Jets to [...]

Are Redskins ready to roll with Graham Gano? (The National Football Post)

That didn’t take real long. But apparently Mike Shanahan has seen all he needs to make a decision on his…
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Tomlin unhappy with Steelers’ uninspired play (The Canadian Press)

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expected some rust in his team’s pre-season opener.
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Steelers CB Ike Taylor ‘probable’ for thumb surgery (The National Football Post)

The Pittsburgh Steelers caught a tough break Friday night when Ike Taylor went out on the second play of the…
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NFL Exhibition Capsules (The Canadian Press)

LANDOVER, Md. – Rex Grossman completed 19-of-26 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown to help the Washington Redskins beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-7 on Friday night in the pre-season opener for both teams.
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Bears fan Obama welcomes Packers to White House, suggests a bad trade (Yahoo! Sports)

He probably didn’t want to do it, but form and style dictated that President Barack Obama, a longtime Chicago Bears fan, welcomed the Green Bay Packers to the White House for the annual visit from the best in the NFL. … Continue reading →
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Mendenhall suing company that dropped endorsement deal (Yahoo! Sports)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is suing the parent company of Champion, seeking $1 million in damages from Hanesbrands, Inc., after the company canceled his endorsement deal in May following Mendenhall questioned the public celebration of Osama bin Laden via…
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